The Vault with Monica & Amir

Amir sits down with Laguna Beach alum Jessica Renee for a nostalgic and refreshingly honest trip down MTV memory lane. Jessica opens up about the awkwardness of the reunion podcast tour, her complicated relationship with reality TV fame, and the lasting impact of being on camera as a teen. From dealing with public judgment to protecting her kids from the chaos of social media, Jessica gets candid...

Hold onto your wigs, babes, because Amir and Monica are serving piping-hot tea on The Vault Podcast with none other than Honey Davenport from RuPaul’s Drag Race Season 11! Honey spills it ALL — from strutting into drag at 18 and touring with Peppermint, to working that fierce bearded drag look and giving racism in the industry a run for its money. We’re talking reinvention à la Madonna, shady sist...

Amir & Monica dive into Part 1 of the Real Housewives of Atlanta Season 16 reunion—where the fashion was bold, but the drama barely broke a sweat. From the ladies’ lemon-yellow looks to Brit’s notable absence (and her Bravo lawsuit tea), the hosts hold nothing back. They break down Kelli’s money troubles and media-trained answers, Porsha’s limp comeback arc, and Angela’s accusations that fell...

Amir & Monica are back in The Vault to break down the juicy premiere of Real Housewives of Orange County Season 19—and let’s just say, the drama didn’t wait for a mid-season build. They dive into Katie’s transformation from misunderstood underdog to full-blown villain, Tamara’s unexpected therapy journey (is it autism or storyline bait?), and Emily’s aggressive Ozempic-fueled arc. The duo deba...

Actor and filmmaker Brennan Keel Cook joins The Vault to spill all the behind-the-scenes tea on his rollercoaster journey through Hollywood. From literally walking miles to auditions and tackling a Buffalo Wild Wings challenge just for a free meal, Brennan proves the hustle is real. He shares his unique approach to auditions—treating each one like a mini-play—and opens up about working alongside H...

Buckle up, peaches — Amir & Monica are back in The Vault for the Season 16 finale of Real Housewives of Atlanta, and chile, the drama is piping hot! 🍑 Mr. Marcus is out here tossing accusations at Phaedra like confetti, and your fave hosts are calling BS — is he shady or just thirsty for camera time? Meanwhile, Porsha’s navigating real grief over her cousin’s passing, Shamea’s throwing a conc...

Hold onto your phones—and maybe your DMs—because Amir is in The Vault missing Monica, and this time, he's bringing the always-hilarious Ryan Bailey of so bad it’s good with Ryan Bailey along for the ride! First up, Amir spills the tea on his cheeky sexting exchange with Bob the Drag Queen (yes, really) before the duo dives headfirst into The Valley. From Jax’s chaotic behavior and distant parentin...

🌊 Anchors down, tea up! Nick from Below Deck Down Under boards The Vault with Amir to spill all the behind-the-scenes drama you won’t see on Bravo. From sliding into casting DMs on Instagram (relatable) to forming real bonds with Nate, Lara, and his boatmance with Marina — Nick keeps it all the way real. 🚢 He dishes on the reality of reality TV fame, navigating thirsty DMs, fan encounters, and w...

💅 Buckle up, babes — Amir & Monica are back breaking down all the mess from RHOA Season 16, Episode 15! The Kelly vs. Brit drama is heating up, with Brit’s $20 million lawsuit against Bravo (girl, good luck with that) and Kelly serving hypocritical glam squad energy. Meanwhile, Tyler Perry is hit with a jaw-dropping $260 million sexual harassment lawsuit that’s giving major plot twist. The te...

Doug Budin takes us on a hilarious and insightful journey through his career, from a chance meeting in 2011 that led him to Jeff Lewis Live to his experiences in Hollywood. He shares how the show evolved from airing twice weekly to five days a week and reveals his strategy for avoiding drama while navigating the passionate fan base. Doug recounts his auditions for Modern Family, including a near-m...

RHOA Recap S16E14: Brit’s $250 Drama, Sick Kids & Prime Minister Flirting in Grenada! 🇬🇩🍸 Amir & Monica are riding high with People & US Weekly features—then dive straight into Real Housewives of Atlanta season 16, episode 14. They unpack Brit’s eyebrow-raising $250 donation (and lawsuit!), Shamea’s emotional struggle over her daughter’s illness, and Porsha shamelessly flirting with t...

Amir & Monica welcome the fabulous Reza Farahan to The Vault for a Kiki you won’t want to miss! Reza spills ALL the Persian tea — from why Traitors was a low-budget mess to why he’s forever proud of Shahs of Sunset putting openly gay Middle Easterners on TV. He dishes on shady Bravo moments, his hopes for a reboot (new cast, please!), and keeping it real in his marriage and friendships. Plus,...

Amir & Monica welcome Leticia “Sweet Tea” Lunsford back to The Vault for a brutally honest conversation about her dramatic exit from Married to Medicine . She opens up about feeling unsupported, her shift toward empowering real friendships, and her new group, the “Doctors Wives of Atlanta.” Then it’s off to RHOA Season 16, Episode 13 — the girls are in Grenada, but the shade is still homegrown...

Amir & Monica celebrate The Vault Podcast‘s glow-up with features in People Magazine and US Weekly before diving into The Real Housewives of Atlanta Season 16, Episode 12. They unpack Shamar’s growing bond with Kelli and call out Porsha’s performative antics that reek of jealousy. From Brett’s beige country club event and Kelly’s six-figure divorce woes to Drew’s flatline storyline, nothing es...

This week on The Vault, Amir & Monica sit down with legendary comedian Maz Jobrani for a raw and thought-provoking conversation that blends laughter with life lessons. Maz takes us through his journey from aspiring Eddie Murphy superfan to one of the first Iranian-American voices in mainstream comedy — all while dodging his parents’ dreams of him becoming a lawyer. He opens up about dropping o...

This week, Amir & Monica are joined by the razor-sharp Brandon West from Front Page Pop for a pop culture deep dive that’s as insightful as it is unfiltered. From dissecting the artistry and absurdity of the Met Gala — Joey King surprised, Teyana Taylor stunned, and Zendaya shut it down — to unpacking the disturbing developments in the Diddy case, the trio doesn’t shy away from the uncomfortab...

Amir & Monica break down the drama at Lake Bailey and beyond in this juicy episode of The Vault Podcast. They dive into the truce between Angela and Porsha, Shamea’s growing resentment, and why a birthday post might be the final straw in a friendship years in the making. Porsha’s “Pampered by Porsha” event gets dragged for having no clear business plan, while Angela opens up about her $2 milli...

This week on The Vault , Amir & Monica welcome the brilliant, bold, and refreshingly honest Tituss Burgess for a masterclass in perseverance, purpose, and pure talent. From earning his equity card at Disney World to lighting up Broadway and stealing scenes on 30 Rock, Tituss shares the highs, the heartbreaking lows — including eviction notices and career doubts — and the divine intervention th...

Amir & Monica are back, dragging the Met Gala for losing its fashion crown—because if Rosa Parks ends up on underwear, the theme has clearly gone off the rails. From Nicki and Rihanna’s slay to Megan Thee Stallion’s off-theme outfit, nothing is safe. Then it’s time to tear into The Real Housewives of Atlanta Season 16, Episode 9, where Porsha keeps rewriting history, avoiding accountability, a...

Pour yourself a cup, because this week The Vault Podcast is serving it piping hot with the one and only Latesha “Sweet Tea” Lunceford from Married to Medicine! Amir & Monica dive deep with the Southern belle turned reality TV firecracker as she opens up about her bumpy road onto the show—thanks to none other than Dr. Heavenly. Sweet Tea spills on cast dynamics, Heavenly’s behind-the-scenes sha...

Amir & Monica are back with a fiery recap of Real Housewives of Atlanta Season 16, Episode 8—and no one is safe. They call out Drew for her painfully boring and overly scripted storylines, from dentist drama to desperate apologies. Meanwhile, Porsha’s Nashville birthday trip goes off the rails as she spirals into full diva mode—throwing shade at Shamia, gagging on her emotions (and maybe her w...

In this heartfelt episode of The Vault Podcast , Amir and Monica sit down with actress and activist Jodie Sweetin to discuss her inspiring journey from child stardom to resilience and activism. Jodie reflects on her early days as Stephanie Tanner on Full House and how her parents helped her stay grounded in the whirlwind of fame. She opens up about her struggles with addiction, the road to recover...

Amir & Monica dive deep into Parts 2 and 3 of the Real Housewives of Beverly Hills Season 14 reunion—and let’s just say, the glam was high but the payoff was low. They break down Kyle’s evasive answers about Morgan, Garcelle’s justified rage (and dramatic walk-off), and Sutton’s suspiciously subdued energy. The duo also questions Kyle’s shady text to PK, Dorit’s manufactured outrage, and why E...

Amir Yass & Monica are back to unpack the underwhelming aftermath of that Kenya Moore poster scandal on Season 16, Episode 6 of RHOA. Why aren’t we getting the raw reactions, the messy confessionals, or Brit’s full-blown meltdown? The duo dives into Kenya’s chaotic history—from gun threats to media gaslighting—and why the editing this season is giving more documentary snooze than Bravo drama....

Margaret Josephs is here, and she’s not just stirring the pot—she’s serving the whole damn pitcher. In this revealing and refreshingly candid interview, we dive deep with The Real Housewives of New Jersey star as she opens up about her life beyond the Bravo bubble. Margaret talks about juggling multiple ventures—from her stylish mocktail line Soiree. to her growing beauty brand Candie Couture, now...